Two missing, one casualty in tanker fire off Oman coast
IN SHORT
The Palau-flagged tanker Settebello suffered a missile strike in its engine room off the coast of Oman, resulting in a fire, one fatality, and two missing crew members. The incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing rival blockades by Iran and the U.S.
Key Numbers
1crew member dead
2crew members missing
20 nautical milesdistance northeast of Sohar, Oman
Who's Involved
Settebello
Palau-flagged tanker struck by missile
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
Agency reporting the incident and providing details
Vanguard Tech
British maritime security company that first reported the missile strike
U.S. Central Command
Military command that has conducted similar missile strikes in the area
Iran
Has imposed a blockade on cargo ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
United States
Has imposed its own blockade on Iranian vessels and ports
↳ Why This Matters
The incident escalates tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas transit route, potentially impacting shipping security and energy prices.